In a recent interview, former NBA commissioner David Stern said he is in favor of removing marijuana from the league's list of banned substances.

"I think we have to change the Collective Bargaining Agreement and let you do what is legal in your state," Stern said. "If marijuana is now in the process of being legalized, I think you should be allowed to do what's legal in your state."

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The 75-year-old made the comments during an interview for the website Uninterrupted's "Concept of Cannabis" documentary. Marijuana is currently listed as a prohibited substance under the league's anti-drug program. Players can be fined or even suspended if their drug tests come up positive.

Stern said he thought there was "universal agreement that marijuana for medical purposes should be completely legal."

Current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has previously said he is open to studying more on the use of medical marijuana, but remains adamant that players should not use marijuana for recreational purposes.

"While Commissioner Silver has said that we are interested in better understanding the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana, our position remains unchanged regarding the use by current NBA players of marijuana for recreational purposes," NBA spokesman Mike Bass said.